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Gran Canaria / Fuerteventura / Lanzarote short-term rental rules (2026)

Canary Islands · Spain
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Rules last checked  ·  Region: International

Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 30 days

Allowed, with material limits. Licences in residential areas are being phased out.

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Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

NOT YET RESEARCHEDStays of 30+ nights

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Guest registration

The law in Spain requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity.

System: SES.HOSPEDAJES

Deadline: Immediately and no later than 24 hours

Authority: Ministerio del Interior (Policia Nacional / Guardia Civil)

Not legal advice. What is recorded, and whether it is sent or kept for inspection: see the rule in all 27 EU countries.

The full Gran Canaria / Fuerteventura / Lanzarote rules

15 rules on record for Gran Canaria / Fuerteventura / Lanzarote, 4 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: gobiernodecanarias.org (official), checked 6 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Gran Canaria / Fuerteventura / Lanzarote?

Yes, with material limits.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Gran Canaria / Fuerteventura / Lanzarote?

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

Do hosts in Gran Canaria / Fuerteventura / Lanzarote have to register their guests?

The law in Spain requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity. System: SES.HOSPEDAJES. Deadline: Immediately and no later than 24 hours. Authority: Ministerio del Interior (Policia Nacional / Guardia Civil).

When were the Gran Canaria / Fuerteventura / Lanzarote rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Gran Canaria / Fuerteventura / Lanzarote on 6 Nov 2026.

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